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House Bill Would Establish Vietnam Veterans Day
Channel 2 NewsThe Alaska House has unanimously passed legislation that would make March 29 of each year Vietnam Veterans Day. HB67 passed 36-0. It now goes to the Senate for consideration. The bill, from Fairbanks Rep. Steve Thompson, calls for establishment of the...Tags: Veterans Day, U.S. Military, Steve Thompson
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House Panel Slated to Discuss Vietnam Veterans Day
Channel 2 NewsA state House panel will consider a bill that calls for designating March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Alaska. The special committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs is scheduled to hear HB67 on Thursday. March 29, 1973 was the date the last U.S....Tags: Veterans Day, Barack Obama
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Veterans Wall: Replica of Vietnam Memorial Coming to Alaska
Channel 2 NewsA half-sized replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is coming to Alaska. The Moving Wall is scheduled to be in Ketchikan from May 6-14 and Juneau from May 15-22, with a wreath-laying ceremony planned for May 15. Other stops include Haines... -
Lunchbox: Pho Vietnam
Channel 2 NewsPho Vietnam 3030 Denali St., Unit 1 $6-$8 per plate 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week 907-929-9938 It may be the most mispronounced ethnic food on any menu -- pho. Despite my many visits to Vietnamese noodle shops, I still slip up every once in...Tags: Chili, Pasta, Lifestyle and Leisure, Steaks, Dining and Drinking
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ANCSA: Young Reintroduces Alaska Native Vets Bill
Channel 2 NewsRepresentative Don Young Don Young reintroduced a bill that allows Alaska Natives who served in Vietnam a chance to obtain lands under ANCSA on Thursday. Young’s legislation, H.R. 3604, would amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to...Tags: Don Young, Vietnam War (1955-1975), Washington, DC
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Local Voices, Jun. 19
Childhood obesity A recent study found children got 68 fewer calories per day from sugary drinks than in 2000. However, there hasn't been a dip in obesity rates over that time period. This just goes to show that even though lawmakers would like to...Tags: Weight, Walmart, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Obesity, Epidemics and Plagues
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Coral Springs gets a new veterans group
A Vietnamese war veteran living in Coral Springs has succeeded in doing what many others before him have attempted, unsuccessfully –- form a veterans group in the city. The first meeting of the group will take place at 4 p.m. on June 23 at...Tags: Coral Springs, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, American Legion
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When baby is worth a million bucks
A wide range of luxury vehicles featuring limited edition interiors, all-wheel independent suspension systems and peek-a-boo windows are on display at "Stroller Park" in Bel Bambini, a Costa Mesa baby boutique. Inside the store, more than 20 strollers...
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Buffy St. Marie Plays Infinity Hall Tonight
Buffy St. Marie Thurs., June 13, Infiinity Music Hall, 20 Greenwoods Road West, Norfolk, (866) 666-6306, infinityhall.com In his memoir, Bob Dylan says he resisted the label of “protest singer” at a certain point in his career. “...
Tags: Bob Dylan, Dyslexia, Entertainment, New York City, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Bring back the draft
The spirited debate and protest of the Vietnam era was nowhere to be found during the past decade of conflict. Discussion touches on foreign policy strategy – whether to intervene in Syria or invade Iran – rather than focusing on human costs....Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Connecticut Vietnam Vets To Be Honored Friday In D.C.
The Hartford CourantFour Connecticut men are among 121 deceased Vietnam veterans to be honored Friday at the long black war memorial in Washington, D.C. The In Memory Day program of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund recognizes veterans who do not meet criteria for...Tags: Bridgeport (Fairfield, Connecticut), New Hartford (Litchfield, Connecticut), Flag Day (United States), U.S. Army, Hartford (Hartford, Connecticut)
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Protesters turn out for Chinese president's visit
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. -- On the grassy patch across from the desert resort here where the Chinese president stayed during his visit, demonstrators representing various causes endured scorching heat Saturday in the hope of sending a message to the Chinese...Tags: Xi Jinping, Civil Rights, China, Human Rights, Taiwan
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